As societies have meandered through different epochs, expansions and ideas, it has only been natural for existing notions and ideas to be challenged, and this is a necessary and natural part of society. This can be something to be observed in many varying fields, in which in many instances such…
I was waiting for the Arba’in of Imam Husain (a.s.) to finish so I could share my humble perspective on issues related to the coronavirus situation happening not only in my local community, but all around the world today. What I wish to share is not as a response to…
I tend to think a lot about what makes Islam so exceptionally unique, and what we as Muslims have to offer to everyone around us. I would say the first valuable uniqueness of Islam is the Islamic method of living. The problem we as Muslims have is how distant we…
I am not a child psychologist, so my approach is purely religious and based on my studies as an educator and a father. No matter how much we bubble up our children, and put proxies or parental control software programs, we will still have big issues on our hand once…
Modern technology and social media have certainly changed the fabric of our lifestyles. There are many good things these platforms have brought, but I also believe it’s brought a lot more damage and harm.[1] There are numerous studies made on the negative effects of social media, on society and on…
This is one of those topics that always has to resurface every time the event comes around. I completely agree that there are many more important topics that must be discussed and shared, but it so happens that unfortunately and regretfully this topic of “Muslims celebrating Christmas” is at the…
It is ever so frequent that we hear this question posed by both women and men. That there are no more good men out there. Or all the “good men” are taken. I would say to a certain extent this is true. Chivalry has almost died, commitment is so scarce,…
The “engagement” period is the time after the official Nikah ceremony and until the Wedding ceremony. With all the romanticism that takes place, it is a very sensitive time that will lay precedence for the success, or failure of your marriage. Statistics say that majority of divorces occur during the…
Forty valuable pieces of advice directed at newly wedded wives, and forty for newly wedded husbands. Dear Wife: Be proud of your husband. Don’t compare him to anyone else. Don’t undermine his authority. Search for his beauty in his intellect. Be content. Don’t show your beauty to anyone else. Be…
We know how beneficial socialising is, and how our religion Islam emphasises on community and being with people. A large portion of what we do is with other people; from work to social interaction to religious programs in a congregation. However, to the same extent that Islam emphasises on al-‘ishrah(socialising), there…